DC Superior Court Judge Todd Edelman set a murder case for a preliminary hearing on July 9.
Phillip Humphrey is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Cornell Mason, a 33-year-old resident of Northeast DC. Humphrey allegedly stabbed Mason on the 4000 block of Clay Place, NE on April 10.
On June 13, Judge Rainey Brandt found probable cause in the case. Humphrey is being held without bail.
On June 12, DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt issued a notice of return for Davon Warren, who was arrested on Nov 5, 2019, and charged with distributing PCP, a hallucinatory drug.
Warren failed to appear for two hearings on Dec 13, 2019, and May 20, 2020.
He also had not been making sufficient contacts with his pretrial representative.
The battery for Warren’s GPS tracking bracelet died on May 27. Warren did not recharge it until May 30.
Despite non-compliance, Judge Brandt released on probation in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is scheduled for a hearing on June 26.
A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to 18 months in prison followed by one year of probation.
Maxwell Henry pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm on March 13. The plea was based on Henry’s extensive past criminal history, said Judge Michael O’Keefe, who cited the defendant’s contact with the criminal justice system since 1999.
Jamison Koehler, Henry’s defense attorney, asked that the defendant receive a shorter sentence based on his guilty plea and awareness of his wrongdoing. Koehler also pointed out that Henry had been experiencing illness while detained at the DC jail.
Henry’s plea expedited the sentencing process, which was originally scheduled for June 24.
Judge O’Keefe required Henry to register as a gun offender, maintain or seek employment and participate in grief counseling. He must also receive a mental health screening and reconnect with his mental health providers.
A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant on June 12.
Deangelo Glover pleaded guilty to violating bail and possession of a controlled substance.
Judge Erik Christian sentenced Glover to nearly six months in jail, the execution of which will be suspended. He will have to serve two years on probation for the possession offense.
He is being credited for time served for the bail violation.
Glover does have prior convictions, including unlawful possession of PCP, an hallucinatory drug, assault and bail violation.
Defense attorney Isaac Kunnirickal pointed out his client’s very difficult up bring, saying Glover expressed a desire to change.
“I think that’s sincere,” Kunnirickal said. “Very sincere.”
Glover apologized for the incidents that led to his sentencing.
“I’m trying to change for the better for my son and me,” he said.
A probation show cause hearing did not happen as scheduled on June 12.
Jaqueline Robinson was sentenced to 60 days in confinement for simple assault. The time was suspended and she was given four month of probation. According to the terms of her probation, Robinson was required to receive drug treatment, a mental health evaluation and treatment by the Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency. She was also instructed to partake in a domestic violence intervention program.
A notice of noncompliance was issued on March 16.
A probation show cause hearing was scheduled for June 12. However, it was cancelled due to a court emergency/inclement weather.
Robinson’s next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 28.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the 200 block of E Street, NE.
According to a press release, officers found 18-year-old Saige Ballard suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A male victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, was also located. The male received treatment from non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital.
The department is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information should contact that police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can also be sent to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.
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Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred on June 11.
According to a press release, officers responded to the 4700 block of Jay Street, NE after receiving a report on sounds of gunfire. At the location, the police found 32-year-old Kevin Redd suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The department is offering a reward up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case or any other homicide case in Washington, DC. Anyone with information should call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the department’s Text Tip Line — 50411.
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A defendant failed to show up for his probation show cause hearing on June 11.
Back in December 2019, Damani Sanders was sentenced to 24 months in confinement. The time was suspended, and he was required to serve five years of probation for attempting to commit robbery and carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.
After not complying with the conditions of his probation, Sanders was notified to return to court on May 5. There, he was released under high intensity supervision program (HISP) with GPS monitoring.
Another notice of noncompliance was issued on June 2, and Sanders was ordered to return to court on June 11. However, he did not show up.
Judge Rainey Brandt issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested a suspect on June 11 for cutting a victim with a sharp object.
According to a press release, the suspect and the victim were engaged in a physical altercation on the 1100 block of 3rd Street, NE. The victim was transferred to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
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Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on June 11 the Metropolitan Police Department sent out one crime alert for a robbery.
At 4:23 p.m., the police alerted the public of a robbery on the 3800 block of Georgia Ave, NW. Police are looking for four to five black males who are aged in their 20s. The suspects are between 5’4″ and 5’5″ with dark complexion. They were last seen headed southbound on the 3800 block of Georgia Ave.
If anyone has information on this incident call 911.
A DC Superior Court judge decided not to hold a defendant, who wasn’t complying with the terms of his probation, in jail.
Mark Franklin served nearly four months in jail for attempted threats to do bodily harm.
While on probation, he was instructed to report to Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for check in.
However, a notice of noncompliance was filed on May 26.
According to DC Courts, Franklin has recently resumed contact with CSOSA. Judge Rainey Brandt allowed him to remain released.
Franklin’s next hearing is scheduled for July 9.
A DC Superior Court judge detained June 11 a defendant who was not complying with the terms of his probation.
Kenneth Cunningham was charged with robbery, carrying a dangerous weapon outside a home or business and assaulting a police officer.
He was on probation. However, after multiple notices of noncompliance were filed, Judge Rainey Brandt chose to detain him pending his next hearing, which is scheduled for July 23.
A defendant made a motion to withdraw his guilty plea on June 11.
Terry Marbury is charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business, unlawfully possessing a firearm, unlawfully possessing ammunition, possessing a controlled substance and possessing an open container of alcohol.
DC Superior Court Judge Jose Lopez instructed the defendant to stay in contact with his counsel. His request to withdraw his guilty plea will be addressed at a later date.
Marbury’s next hearing will be scheduled for either July 23 or July 30.
The prosecution in an assault case extended a plea deal to the defendant.
Larry Debose is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon – one with a machete and the other with a sword.
Judge Todd Edelman allowed the hearing to be rescheduled to give Debose an opportunity to accept the plea agreement.
He was not at the hearing because his presence was waived.
Debose’s next hearing is scheduled for June 25.
A DC Superior Court judge decided to release a defendant on June 11.
Alexander Day is charged with his violating release conditions for a domestic violence case.
Judge Judith Pipe chose to release him with conditions that include GPS monitoring. He was also given a warning on the record.
Day’s next hearing is scheduled for July 24.
